It isn't what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.

I am no longer surprised at your knowing only six accomplished women. I rather wonder now at your knowing any.

There is nothing like employment, active indispensable employment, for relieving sorrow. Employment, even melancholy, may dispel melancholy.

Every man is surrounded by a neighborhood of voluntary spies.

I am the happiest creature in the world. Perhaps other people have said so before, but not one with such justice. I am happier even than Jane; she only smiles, I laugh.

Let us have the luxury of silence.

There seemed a gulf impassable between them.